What does the cryptic crossword clue "Oscar punches belly - it's extremely painful (4)" mean?

The definition is "painful". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). O (synonym="Oscar in the radio alphabet") in GUT (synonym="belly") = GOUT; definition: "- it's extremely painful" The answer is GOUT.

Oscar punches belly - it's extremely painful (4)

Independent Cryptic #12049 | 10 Across | 2025-05-22 flower

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